Quick, tasty, and ready in under 15 minutes-this Air Fryer Smoked Sausage in a bun is an easy win for busy nights. Updated July 2025. Want more ways to air fry sausage? Check out Sliced Air Fry Kielbasa.
My Favorite Brands of Smoked Sausage
Aidells: One of my favorite brands due to their variety of flavors. My favorites are Chicken & Apple and Cajun Andouille.
Hillshire Farm: The U-shaped sausage is a classic I grew up on. It's easy to find and comes in flavors like Cajun Style Andouille, Chicken Hardwood, Polska Kielbasa, and Turkey Smoked. For this recipe, just cut it into 4 pieces before air frying.
Store Brand: Don't skip your store's brand! They're often just as tasty and come in a wide range of flavors.
How to Make Smoked Sausage in a Bun
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
- Place sausage in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Add buns for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Let sausage rest for 3 minutes.
Sides
- Potato chips or fries - Classic and always a hit.
- Coleslaw - Adds crunch and balances the smoky flavor.
- Macaroni and cheese - Comfort food at its finest.
- Potato Salad - A hearty, flavorful option.
- Grilled or air-fried veggies - For a lighter plate.
Questions?
Yes, you can. Cut up the sausages into 1-2" slices and air fry them for 7-10 minutes at 400F.
Cook larger pieces of sausage at 375°F for 8-10 minutes. Cook smaller pieces at 400°F for 7-10 minutes.
Slice the smoked kielbasa into 1-inch sections and cook it at 400F for 7-10 minutes!
Air Fryer Smoked Sausage
Ingredients
- 4 fully cooked smoked sausage links about 3-4oz each
- 4 hot dog buns
- Toppings: mustard, relish, ect.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
- Place sausage in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes
- Add buns in there for the last 2-3 minutes
- Let sausage rest for 3 minutes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients used.
Lisa says
To satisfy my crew I did all of these at once. The children and I wanted potatoes, but hubby wanted his on bread. Hubby's roll toasted during the preheat. Then while the potatoes cooked I prepped the sausage - one long piece for hubby and the rest sliced since it cooks at same temp/time. The chikdren wanted their meat plain, but when it came out I served mine with barbecue sauce. Everyone was satisfied. This story had a happy ending. Thank you very much
Megan says
Thank you for letting me know! I'm happy to hear it 🙂